Central Mountain Roars Back for Victory Against Loyalsock Township
LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP-Central Mountain hit the road on Wednesday for a challenging matchup against a formidable Loyalsock Township team. Despite facing an early deficit, the Wildcats mounted a remarkable comeback in the second half of the game, ultimately securing a thrilling 21-13 win.
The Wildcats wasted no time in making their presence felt, jumping ahead in the second inning with four runs on the scoreboard. Watt Probst ignited the offense with a crucial single, driving in one run, followed by another run scored from a bulk. Gardy Fravel then delivered a clutch single, bringing in two more runs. However, Loyalsock Township responded with authority, tallying eight runs of their own in the second inning.
Undeterred by the deficit, the Wildcats displayed resilience and offensive prowess, rallying with six runs in the fourth inning. Despite Loyalsock Township’s four runs in response, Central Mountain narrowed the gap to just two runs, trailing 12-10. The Wildcats continued their relentless assault, exploding for six runs in the fifth inning and adding two more in the sixth, ultimately sealing the victory after six intense innings of play.
Central Mountain’s offensive onslaught was fueled by an impressive total of 17 hits, resulting in 21 runs scored. Isaiah Maldonado led the charge for the Wildcats with a stellar performance, collecting four hits during the game. Kevin Grenninger, Gardy Fravel, Blake Walker (who contributed with both a double and a single), Connor Foltz, and Watt Probst (with a double and a single) showcased their offensive prowess with two hits apiece. Additional hits were provided by Elek Fravel, Malaky Moyd, and Nate Wian, underscoring the depth of Central Mountain’s lineup.
On the pitching front, Ashton Bennett took the mound for Central Mountain, pitching 1.2 innings and allowing 4 hits while walking 3 and striking out one. Bryce Brungard provided relief for one inning, while Brady Lavelle delivered a stellar performance to secure the win for the Wildcats, allowing just one hit, walking 2, and striking out 4 to close out the game.
Loyalsock Township utilized five pitchers throughout the game and managed to tally six hits in total.
With this impressive victory, the Wildcats improve to a 6-1 record for the season and set their sights on their next challenge: a showdown against Williamsport tomorrow. Williamsport, currently holding a 3-3 record for the season, will undoubtedly provide another tough test for Central Mountain. Fans can catch the action live on therecord-online.com, as the Wildcats aim to continue their winning streak and further solidify their position in the league standings.
